AMAZON SURRENDERS: White House Pressure Forces Shocking Tariff Button U-Turn
— At Tuesday’s White House briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blasted Amazon for trying to add a “tariff” button on its website. Leavitt called it “a hostile and political act,” saying big companies shouldn’t meddle with President Trump’s new tariffs. After the criticism, Amazon quickly scrapped the idea. The White House used this moment to double down on its “America First” trade plan. They pointed to ongoing talks with countries like India as proof that Trump’s policies are working. Leavitt pushed back against claims that tariffs hurt Americans, saying foreign exporters — not U.S. shoppers — will pay most of the costs. This meeting also marked Trump’s 100th day back in office, which Leavitt celebrated by promising more direct updates to supporters. She now holds influencer briefings with pro-Trump media and shares behind-the-scenes videos online. Leavitt’s goal is simple: skip past legacy media and tech giants like Amazon to speak straight to voters. As policy fights heat up in Washington, Team Trump wants Americans focused on his economic wins — not corporate spin.
